About Bob O'Shaughnessy
Lived 1921 – 1995 (aged 74). Bob O'Shaughnessy was an American basketball player.
Robert Arthur O'Shaughnessy (February 2, 1921 – September 5, 1995) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Syracuse Nationals in the National Basketball League during the 1947–48 season and averaged 4.0 points per game.
O'Shaughnessy's collegiate career at the University of Nevada, Reno, was interrupted by serving for the United States Army Air Forces in World War II. He flew over 50 missions against the Imperial Japanese Army, primarily in the Philippines. Back at Nevada, he competed for the track, basketball, and baseball teams.
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Who was Bob O'Shaughnessy?
American basketball player
When was Bob O'Shaughnessy born?
Bob O'Shaughnessy was born on 2 February 1921 in San Jose.
When did Bob O'Shaughnessy die?
Bob O'Shaughnessy died on 5 September 1995 in Līhuʻe.
What was Bob O'Shaughnessy's occupation?
Bob O'Shaughnessy was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bob O'Shaughnessy?
Bob O'Shaughnessy was American.
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